The Seine at Asnieres

The Seine at Asnières, painted by Claude Monet in 1873, exemplifies Impressionism with its loose brushwork and emphasis on capturing transient light and atmosphere. The oil on canvas depicts aCityscape of the Seine river near Asnières, showcasing Monet’s fascination with everyday scenes and natural settings. Originally owned by Alice Meyer, widow of Hamburg's Eduard Lorenz-Lorenz Meyer, the painting was looted by the USSR after World War II and kept as war reparations. It has been publicly displayed since an exhibition in 1995, offering viewers a glimpse into Monet’s innovative approach to modern urban Cityscape portrayals.